Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L26 was manufactured within a month of the FH6 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 matches up versus the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L26 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic FH6
L26 | FH6 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon L26
FH6 | L26 |
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Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic FH6
L26 | FH6 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 against the FH6.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and FH6.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L26 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 pounds) | 119g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 280 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $70 | $129 |